Tanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move
Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.
Category: Africa
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028
Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.
Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate
A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote – and Russia and China oppose the move.
Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board
Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.
'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria
Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling “retail sachets” of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.
Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.
Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds
Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men’s half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.
DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks
Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.